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Southern Belle Gems & Smells Review Pt 1: Scents, Sparkles & Trinkets

Posted by Jessica belmonte at 6/22/2014 09:33:00 PM 0 comments

This next small business in our Pay It Forward series was more than a pleasure to work with. To be honest, I've had it done for a while, but with a marriage/honeymoon in the works, I wanted to wait until her store was open again to show off the great products she offers. Dedicated and hard-working are two words that come to my mind first when I think of the owner. In the past few weeks, she's added even more products and even some to help out charities! The first part of her business name, Southern Belle, perfectly describes who you'll find behind this one-of-a-kind candle and wax company. 

Who Owns Southern Belle Gems & Smells?

A while back, while in one of my favorite candle/wax groups on Facebook, I met Sarah and was instantly impressed with how dedicated she was to making her company perfect. From the scents she offers, to the jewelry inside, it’s easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with her company from the second it opened. I was able to see first-hand, just how much hard work was put into everything she made, even down to the smallest details like the colors of the packaging. Not only have I gotten to know Sarah professionally, but personally as well. She’s been a great friend and support,an amazing owner and the face of female empowerment. I’m lucky to have met her and been a part of her rigorous wax testing before her company opened. I’d wish her luck, but from what I’ve seen in the past few months, it looks as if, there’s no luck needed. She’s very talented and that talent shines through in all of her wax and candle products.

What Does Southern Belle Gems & Smells Offer?

Sure, Southern Belle Gems & Smells offers amazing candle and wax products that you'll love, but even more impressive, is the experience you'll have when you order. Sarah takes honesty, integrity, fair play and great customer service very seriously. How do I know? Before her company even opened, Sarah talked about some of the poor experiences she had had with jewelry candle and wax companies and never, ever wanted her customers to have that same experience. When she says her "commitment to excellence and superb quality will make Southern Belle Gems & Smells stand apart from other vendors," she's not kidding. The joy, happiness, and excitement expressed by her fans over her products are a true testament to the hard work Sarah puts in every single day.

Candles & Wax Products

candle color choices

Southern Belle Gems & Smells makes ordering fun! You get to be apart of customizing your order from choosing the scent and jewelry options to the fun colors offered as seen above. What you end up with, is a quality product that's not only beautiful, but made with hard work and love. Find out what great wax products you have to choose from when you order from Southern Belle Gems & Smells! 

16oz. Candle With Genuine Jewelry


You’ll receive a 16oz. 100% soy candle made-to-order with your choice of scent and wax color, with a piece of genuine sterling silver or better jewelry hidden inside. Each candle you order comes with a decorative mirror plate in a variety of shapes. Choose between rings, earrings or pendants. Your candle will come in an aluminum tin with a window lid. 

“Create Your Own Custom” 16oz. Genuine Jewelry Candle

Create your own jewelry candle and customize everything from the color and scent to the type of embeds you get. You’ll receive a 16oz. 100% soy wax candle with a genuine jewelry surprise inside with a minimum retail value of $100. You can choose one scent or blend up to three scents together. Choose the color of your wax with options like teal, purple, blue, pink, orange, red, yellow or white. Choose your glitter color with options like silver, white, iridescent, peacock, light blue, blue-green, purple, hot pink or green. Choose embeds that include America Flags, seashells, stars, sand dollars, butterflies, hearts, fleur de lis, roses, or card suits: hearts, diamonds, spades or clubs. Plus, choose the name of the person or scent that you’d like to appear on the custom cardstock tag!

Just Candles:  16oz. Soy Candle Without Jewelry



If you’re looking for an affordable candle option without jewelry or just want to experience some of the amazing scents that Southern Belle Gems & Smells offers, this next option is perfect for you. You’ll receive a 16oz. 100% soy wax candle without jewelry. It comes in a tin with a window lid and you can choose your color and scent when you order. 

Just Candles: “Create Your Own Custom” 16oz. Soy Wax Candle Without Jewelry

Want a candle without jewelry, but still want that fun experience? Southern Belle Gems & Smells makes ordering your candle a one-of-a-kind fun experience. Choose up to three scents to blend, choose your wax color with choices that include teal, purple, blue, pink, seafoam and white. Choose your glitter color with choices like silver, white iridescent, peacock, light blue, blue-green, purple, hot pink or green. Choose what type of embeds you’d like with options like American Flags, seashells, stars, sand dollars, butterflies, hearts, roses, Fleur de Lis or card suits: hearts, diamonds, spades or clubs! Plus, you get to customize the cardstock tag! You can add names, scent, or anything you’d like the tag to say. 

16oz. Bag of Warmer/Melter Crystals (with or without genuine jewelry)

warmer crystals
Ready to experience a new way to enjoy your favorite scents? Grab a 16oz. of melter crystals! These warmer crystals don’t just put off a beautiful aroma, they also purify the air. So instead of just covering up odors, the crystals absorb them. Plus, you can order your melter crystals with or without genuine jewelry! Choose between colors including blue, teal, purple, pink or white and a variety of wonderful scents! Warmer Crystals are easy to use and cleanup. *These work best in a 24watt or higher warmer/hot plate.

Soy Wax Clamshells


Stock up on your favorite scents with Southern Belle’s clamshells. Made of 100% soy wax, you’ll receive approximately 3.5oz. of wax in an easy to store, reusable clamshell package!
Choose your color! Choose your scent! Melt Away!


Southern Belle Scent Shots


Looking for the best way to try out new scents? Grab some scent shots! You’ll receive 2oz. of wax that come in a variety of colors and any scent you choose!



Keep It Simple Y’all! Bag of Six Wax Tarts (One Scent)


You’ll receive a beautifully packaged damask bag of six scallop wax tarts, each weighing over 1oz. for a total of over 6oz. You can choose one scent per package and have over 40 scents to choose from. Colors may vary, depending on scent, but include teal, orange, yellow, red, green, blue, pink, and purple.

Single Flower Wax Tart With Genuine Jewelry


flower wax tart with jewelryYou’ll receive approximately 3oz of wax in the shape of a beautiful flower. You choose the scent and the type of jewelry you’d like. Genuine Jewelry to choose from includes rings, pendants or earrings. Southern Belle Gems & Smells generally carries whole sizes in 5 through 9 in rings.

Single Large Flower Wax Tart without Genuine Jewelry

Large Flower Wax Tart


You'll receive approximately 3oz. of wax in the shape of a beautiful flower. Choose from over 40 scents and get ready for a wonderful scented surprise to arrive, just waiting to be melted.


Jewelry Tart and Scent Shot Set 

Jewelry Tart and Scent Shot SetIf you’re looking to try a variety of scents, then this wax set is the way to go. You’ll receive one large flower wax tart with genuine jewelry and four scent shots in your choice of up to four scents. In the mood to be surprised? Just say “Surprise Me” and Sarah will choose some amazing scents for you. Genuine jewelry to choose from includes rings, pendants and earrings with rings coming in sizes 5-9. With approximately 11oz. of wax, this is the perfect way to try out new scents and get a beautiful piece of genuine jewelry. 

Southern Belle Sampler


An All You Can Smell Buffet! Whether you’re new to wax or looking to try some new scents, the Southern Belle Sampler is the best way to sample out some of the most popular scents. You’ll receive (8) 2oz. scent shots in Bite Me (AKA Get Your Shine On), Tan Lines, Red Lipstick (AKA Cocktails & Stilettos), Love Speel, Bora Bora, Seas Salt & Yuzu (AKA Jessie’s Girl), and Camu Camu. That’s a pound of wax!!!

4oz. Bag of Random & Fun-Shaped Wax Tarts

fun shaped wax tarts
If you like surprises, you’ll want to grab a 4oz. bag of random and fun-shaped wax tarts! Each time you order, it’s a fun and new surprise. You’ll receive 4oz. of 100% soy wax tarts that come highly scented. Sarah will create a custom bag for you that may come with shapes that include Awareness Ribbons, Flip Flops, American Flags, gemstones, fruit slices, ladybugs, card suits, birthday cakes, strawberries, butterflies, seashells, starfish, sand dollars, hearts, Fleurs de Lis, stars, flowers that include daisies, hibiscus flowers, roses, and many more shapes.

ice packs for soy waxIce Packs For Your Wax

Ever worry about ordering wax in the summer? Now you don’t have to. Southern Belle Gems and Smells has you covered, making sure your wax survives the summer heat with ice packs. Add an ice pack to your order for less than a dollar and Sarah will add extra packing and insulation to your order, so your wax stays cool while in transit!


Charity Candles

As an extremely giving person, it doesn’t surprise me one bit that Sarah created candles that give back. Southern Belle Gems and Smells offers Candles for a Cause: For each candle you buy, a donation will be made to that specific charity. Southern Belle Gems and Smells has chosen three charities that are near and dear to their hearts!

The KARE Foundation – “Barbara’s KARE Candle for Epilepsy”


the KARE foundation
Light A Candle For A Cure! You’ll receive a watermelon Taffy scented candle, embedded with an awareness ribbon. This candle comes in the color lavender and includes genuine jewelry. For each candle purchased, a donation will be made to the KARE Foundation, whose mission it is to raise awareness for Epilepsy, support those who suffer from it and help find a cure. Find out more about how you can help in the search for a cure by visiting http://www.karefoundation.org/home.aspx!



The Wounded Warrior Project – “Fierce Heroes Candle”

wounded warrior projectSupport Our Troops With A Candle! You’ll receive a Fierce (Type – Abercrombie & Fitch) scented candle with an American Glag custom embed on request. This candle comes in the color blue and includes genuine jewelry. For each candle purchased, a donation will be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, whose mission it is to help, honor, and empower those who’ve been injured, fighting for our freedom. To learn more about how you can make a difference in the lives of wounded service members and their families, visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/!



The National Multiple Sclerosis Society – “ Kali’s Retreat MS Warrior Candle”


national multiple sclerosis societyBecome A Wax Warrior! You’ll receive Kali’s Retreat a relaxing spa scented (Sea Salt & Rice Flower + bamboo & Sugar Cane) candle, embedded with an awareness ribbon. This candle comes in the color teal and includes genuine jewelry. For each candle purchased, a donation will be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, whose mission it is to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS and drive research for a cure so we can live in a world free of MS. To learn more about how you can help in the search for a cure, visit http://www.nationalmssociety.org/

Body Lotions

All-Natural Goat’s Milk Body Butter with Genuine Jewelry


All Natural Goat’s Milk Body Butter with Genuine Jewelry
Get complete moisture and an amazing genuine piece of jewelry with all-natural goat’s milk body butter available in three scents. Choose between Tan Lines, Lemongrass Tangerine, and Debutante Ball. Choose your jewelry with options that include rings, earrings and pendants. Plus, get it on sale to celebrate its launch.



Goat’s Milk Body Butter


goat's milk body butterGet long-lasting moisture, an amazing fragrance and a soft glow with all-natural Goat’s Milk body butter! Get all the moisture you need in a variety of sizes including a 4.5oz. reusable jar or get it in a travel size 2.5oz. reusable jar with your choice of three scents including Tan Lines, Lemongrass Tangerine and Debutante Ball. More scents coming soon. 

all natural goat's milk lotion

All-Natural Goat’s Milk Lotion


Moisturize your skin for hours. You’ll receive a 4oz. bottle of all-natural Goat’s Milk Lotion, available in three scents including Love Spell (Type), Lavender and Island Kiss. Perfect for the summer, after a long day in the sun. 




Where Can I Find Southern Belle Gems & Smells?


Southern Belle Gems and Smells Website

Southern Belle Gems and Smells website
Order all your favorite wax and candle products from the Southern Belle Gems & Smells website. You'll find a long list of amazing scents, a detailed page of all the products, embeds, color choices for wax and glitter, contact information, charity candles, and access to the Southern Belle Gems & Smells candle and wax shop!



Southern Belle Gems & Smells Facebook Page

Southern Belle Gems and Smells Facebook Page
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Belle Gems & Smells on Facebook!



Like Southern Belle Gems & Smells on Facebook for all the latest updates! Check out photos of the newest jewelry pieces, enter giveaways for your chance to win amazing candle and wax products, find out about the latest sales and deals going on, get updates from the owner herself and hang out with other fans of Southern Belle Gems & Smells. (Make sure to have your notifications turned on to never miss an update)


Southern Belle Gems & Smells Insiders Facebook Group

Southern Belle Gems and Smells Insiders Facebook Group
Click Photo Above To Join The Southern
Belle Gems & Smells Insiders Facebook Group


Join the Southern Belle Gems & Smells Insiders Facebook Group to get instant access to giveaways, updates, deals, sales, photos, and so much more. As a member, you'll join other Southern Belle fans in getting the most up-to-date news and be able to share your photos of all your favorite Southern Belle products.







Stay Tuned for Part 2 of our Southern Belle Gems & Smells Review where I'll show you photos, video and more of the amazing wax products I was asked to review.


Have you ever ordered from Southern Belle Gems & Smells? What are your favorite products? What are you looking forward to seeing? Feel free to share your experiences with us!

Random Wax of Kindness on Review

Posted by Jessica belmonte at 4/21/2014 01:50:00 AM 0 comments
RAOK! What does it mean?
Those four letters combine to create an action that can have a huge effect on someone's life, a Random Act of Kindness! Random acts of kindness can include everything from holding a door, telling someone how much they mean to you, or even sending them a wax care package. No matter what it is, it can bring such joy to someone, just by doing something kind. 

As a huge advocate of random acts of kindness, I can't begin to tell you the excitement I felt when I found the awe-inspiring wax company, Random Wax of Kindness! From the second I laid eyes on the Random Wax of Kindness website, I became entranced, not only with the beauty of the wax tarts, but with the inspirational combinations that I have now come to know and love. 
What is Random Wax of Kindness?
A homegrown wax company based out of Lafayette, Louisiana, Random Wax of Kindness offers both quality wax products and a personalized experience that sets them apart from the rest! Having a love and respect for wax themselves, this wax company sets strict standards and goals that they far exceed with each order that's placed.What can you expect from Random Wax of Kindness?

- A huge selection of wax products in stock, so you'll always be able to find the scented wax you love.
- Great scented wax with a strong throw! You WILL NOT be disappointed!
- Great prices! They keep their prices low so you can buy more wax for your money.
- Fast Shipping! They not only ship fast, but let you know it's on the way. RWOK hates slow TAT.
- Customer Service at its best! Random Wax of Kindness doesn't treat you like a number, but like a friend or family member, making customer service a top priority!

Random Wax of Kindness Owner, Laurie Robinette!
 Laurie Robinette's deep love of scented wax grew into what we now know as Random Wax of Kindness. It's easy to see why so many people have fallen in love with her wax company, from the beautiful tarts to the one-of-a-kind creative wax scents that she comes up with. Her hard work and dedication to her company is proven through her beautiful website that you'll always find fully stocked to her Random Wax of Kindness Facebook page that she updates daily. She's dedicated to providing a customized experience to every customer and can be found updating her Facebook page with a new wax scent each day. She truly showcases that "Southern Charm" that the south's famous for!g 

My Random Wax of Kindness Order:
Lavender AppleThis wax scent is the perfect scent to melt before bed, during a hot bath, or anytime you need a little aromatherapy in your life. This scent combines lavender, red delicious apple, raspberries, plum, sugar, rosaceous green notes, lilac, pear, eucalyptus, and musk.



Sea Salt & Rice Flower -
Rice flower, citrus peel, cotton blossom, nightblooming jasmine, ozone, gray sea salt, bamboo leaves, vanilla bean, and sheer musk.



Jade - A must-have scent! Florals and fruits combine to create a scent that you just can't get enough of when you combine notes of jasmine, lilies, violets, lavender, rose, pineapple, apple, and green melon.




Amazingly Grace - More like Amazingly Great! 
Notes of Italian bergamot, lemon, citron, neroli, jasmine, orange blossom, rose, musk, and cedar wood combine to create a wax heaven.

Rosewood & Musk - This popular scent goes fast and it's easy to see why when Random Wax of Kindness combines scents like Rosewood, cassis, Otto rose, green olive, cassia bark, cedar, black amber, sandalwood, and musk.


Classic Tarts:

Pizzelle - Indulge your sweet tooth with this delicious scent that combines a traditional Italian waffle cookie with flour, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla. 



French Baguette- This scent will have your mouth watering before you even put it in your warmer. The smell of French bread lathered with hot butter will have you running to the bakery so your nose won't be the only thing enjoying this treat. 

Cactus & Sea Salt- This scent was made for me. Living in Buffalo, NY, our winters are unusually long and cold every year. Just last week, we had a day of 70 degrees until it began to snow less than 24 hours later. This scent takes those winter blues away and provides you with a refreshing scent with notes of green cactus, clean ocean air, sea spray, driftwood and sea moss. This uplifting scent is definitely in my top 3 favorite scents. 

Buttermilk Pancakes - I love Sunday breakfasts, but I don't always get to enjoy pancakes! Now, Random Wax of Kindness lets me enjoy the buttery smell of pancakes covered in maple syrup anytime I want with this wax tart. Notes of buttermilk cake, sweet cream butter, maple syrup, and vanilla make this wax scent all worth it. 

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles - Good enough to eat, pumpkin waffles, butter, maple syrup and brown sugar combine to give you delicious Pumpkin Pecan Waffles. A must have for the fall season but perfect year-round!

Chunky Tarts:
Wood Nymph - The perfect scent to bring that magical being in you out. This scent makes you feel like your in an enchanted forest with lavender luxury chunks and an Oud Wood overpour! (Oud Wood combines cedar, rosemary, jasmine, orchid, gala apple, olibanum, black musk, and patchouli).

Cinnamon Latte, ExtraGooey - If you're able to pick this scent up before it sells out, I highly recommend it. This wax scent takes you to Latte Land, a place where all your cinnamon dreams come true. Get ready for a steamy caramel cinnamon latte with fluffy marshmallows floating on top and toasted Marshmallow chunks with Caramel Cinnamon Latte overpour.

What Random Wax of Kindness Offers:


 Classic Wax Tarts: 

 You'll find everything from scalloped wax tarts, bundts, flower-shaped tarts and much more! You can choose from a variety of scents and multi-scented wax and even get palm wax tarts! Plus, you'll find singular and multi-colored wax tarts! Choose from fruit, winter, spring, summer, autumn, naturals, bakery, perfumes, and cologne scents!

Chunky Wax Tarts:
Random Wax of Kindness offers chunky wax tarts that will have you begging for more. Bringing your favorite scents together by combining chunks and overpours. Blue Sugar Milk, Cinnamon Latte:Extra Gooey, Drive Thru Daiquiris, Lavender Mojito, Poboy: Fully Dressed, and Zydeco are just a few of the chunky wax tarts you'll have access to!

Bundts:
Looking for something a bit bigger than the typical wax tart? You'll want to grab some bundts from Random Wax of Kindness. These popular cake-shaped wax melts are close to two-and-a-half times bigger than Random Wax of Kindness's classic tarts! Banana Berry Crush, Pink Lipstick, Wine Connoisseur and Sugar Raspberry Crunch are just a few bundts waiting to be ordered by you!

Chunky Wax Bundts:
If you love Random Acts of Kindness wax bundts then you're going to love the chunky wax bundts. You'll get your favorite scented cake-shaped wax along with chunks and overpours bringing together a variety of unique scents.

Random Sampler:
It only makes sense that Random Wax of Kindness would offer a Random wax sampler! This is a fun way to try out some new wax scents. For just $10, you'll get 12 randomly-chosen classic wax tarts and with over 100 wax scents, it's a great way to try out scents that you normally wouldn't pick. Though it's a random sampler, there is one thing that's guaranteed with each of these wax tarts, you'll fall in love with every one!!!
Staff Favorites
This is a section on the Random Wax of Kindness website where you'll find all of the wax tarts that made the Staff's Favorites list! Whether you're new to wax or a seasoned veteran, you don't want to miss out on some of these great wax scents that have made it on to this prestigious list. 

Wax Warmers
Random Wax of Kindness offers wax warmers, perfect whether you're an experienced wax addict or new to the wax world. You'll find ceramic tart warmers to melt all of your favorite wax tarts or ceramic candle warmers that come with a dish so you can melt both candles and wax tarts! 

Don't forget:- Random Wax of Kindness has also been featured in multiple wax samplers including the Simply Sensational Sampler, Tantalizing Sampler and Out of the Box Sampler. You never know where they'll pop up next. Be sure to stay tuned in to Random Wax of Kindness on Facebook and the Random Wax of Kindness Blog for the latest updates on what sampler they'll be included in, in the future. 

-Be sure to check out the Random Wax of Kindness Blog right on their website for the latest news. You can find anything from what sampler their in to what new scents are coming out to anything that's new and coming up with Random Wax of Kindness!

How to Order from Random Wax of Kindness:

Have you ever purchased from Random Wax of Kindness? What's your favorite scent they offer?



 

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